Strickland, Brownley hold top two spots in 26th Congressional District

It appears the fall campaign in the 26th Congressional District will feature a Republican vs. a Democrat after all. With slightly more than half the precincts reporting, Republican Tony Strickland led the six-candidate field with 44.5 percent of the vote. Democrat Julia Brownley was second with 26.4 percent and held a significant lead over independent Linda Parks at 18.2 percent.

Tony Strickland greets supporters Tuesday at his election night party at the Crowne Plaza in Ventura.

Tony Strickland stands by his wife, Audra Strickland, and parents as he addresses constituents at his election night party Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza in Ventura.

Ventura County Star

Julia Brownley (left) is greeted by volunteer Maureen Lovretobich while waiting for results from Tuesday night's primary elections. The top two vote-getters will face each other in a November election for the 26th Conressional District.